PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nazario Selvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayrton Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepulveda has chosen Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Selvas
vs
Sepulveda

200 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

203 cm
25
268 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nazario Selvas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ayrton Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda with a lazy takedown attempt

and Selvas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sepulveda's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Selvas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Selvas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Selvas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Selvas looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sepulveda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Selvas defends well.
Selvas is stalling in the full guard.
Selvas passes Sepulveda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Selvas lands strikes from half guard.

Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sepulveda actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selvas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Selvas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Selvas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Sepulveda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Selvas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sepulveda trying to control here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sepulveda actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Selvas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sepulveda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sepulveda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Selvas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sepulveda is looking to improve his position but Selvas isn't that keen on the idea.
Selvas lands a nice shot to the head.
Sepulveda manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sepulveda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sepulveda trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Selvas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sepulveda is desperately trying to improve his position but Selvas has a good base and remains in mount.
Selvas landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sepulveda working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Selvas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazario Selvas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sepulveda closes the distance but Selvas moves to the side

and Selvas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sepulveda's guard.
Selvas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sepulveda on the ground.
Sepulveda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Selvas controls the pace.
Selvas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Selvas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Sepulveda working for a triangle but Selvas defends it easily.

Selvas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sepulveda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Selvas has managed to get both his arms back between Sepulveda's legs - danger averted.
Selvas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sepulveda's head.
Selvas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sepulveda is looking to sweep but instead, Selvas has passed into half guard.
Sepulveda is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Selvas lands a nice short elbow.
Selvas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Selvas trying to pass the guard but Sepulveda defending well.
Selvas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sepulveda tries to roll over but Selvas keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selvas is taking a breather. Sepulveda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Sepulveda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Selvas pulls his head out easily.
Selvas slows the pace down in half guard.
Selvas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sepulveda for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nazario Selvas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sepulveda misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda wants to clinch.
Selvas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sepulveda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sepulveda tries to clinch there but Selvas circles away.
Sepulveda tries to clinch

and Selvas counters with a single leg into guard. Sepulveda didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selvas sitting in guard here, content to control.

Sepulveda is looking for a triangle but Selvas pushes his legs off easily.
Selvas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Selvas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sepulveda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Selvas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sepulveda's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selvas connects with a couple of short punches.

Sepulveda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Selvas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Selvas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazario Selvas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sepulveda darts in trying to clinch

and Selvas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Selvas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sepulveda wants to control but Selvas is keeping busy.
Nazario Selvas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sepulveda tries to get to full guard but Selvas has control of the leg.

Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back.
Selvas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selvas is taking a breather. Sepulveda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Sepulveda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Selvas pulls his head out easily.
Selvas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sepulveda tries to roll over but Selvas keeps him under control.
Selvas controlling the pace.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep. Selvas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Sepulveda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Selvas pulls his head out easily.

Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back.

Sepulveda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sepulveda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Selvas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Selvas is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sepulveda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Selvas is taking a breather. Sepulveda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nazario Selvas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Selvas trying to mount his opponent but Sepulveda defends it.

Sepulveda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep. Selvas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selvas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sepulveda trying to control but Selvas postures up.

Sepulveda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Selvas stalling.
Selvas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sepulveda!
Selvas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sepulveda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Selvas avoids the attempt from Sepulveda to control.
Ayrton Sepulveda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sepulveda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazario Selvas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Selvas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nazario Selvas!